In Hall 6, Stand E39 of the Agritechnica exhibition in Hanover, Lely has a unique concept on display; the Lely Lotus 2010 Tedder. A technical concept that has been well thought-out and boasts innovation, quality and a thoroughly reliable construction; in short, all the elements that are synonymous with Lely.

In 1997 Lely introduced the Lotus 1325; at that time the widest tedder available, with a working width of no less than 13,25 metres. The innovative concept of the uniquely-shaped Lely hook tines and the stability of the Lely tedders contribute so much to the capacity and results of the tedder, that even after ten years, customers assure us that the capacity of the Lely Lotus 1325 is unmatched.

However, it is a general trend that scale expansion within the cattle industry is ongoing. Businesses have larger properties and often cannot cope without hiring more staff. The hours worked at a business become more and more valuable and so they must be used most effectively. Hence, our engineers have taken on the challenge of adding a new dimension to tedding, elaborating on our huge success with Lely Lotus tedders. Building on our success and the experiences of users of the Lotus 900 and the Lotus 1020, a whole new tedder concept has been devised. Excellent ground-contour following, stability and durability were very important in the development of this new giant. Naturally, the Lotus 2010 Concept will also be equipped with the new Lely hook-tine.

The unique characteristics of the Lely Lotus 2010 Concept tedder can be summarised as follows:

- Working width of more than 20 metres!
- Three-point linkage ram
- Innovative heart of the double drive line
- Interconnected safety guards
- 112 unique Lely hook-shaped tines
- Easy headland lifting position
- Ingenious compact transport position

Smarter, stronger, faster: three powerful terms stating exactly why Lely mowers, tedders and rakes stand out from their competitors.

In 2008, prototypes of Lotus tedders with a working width of 15 metres will be tested by customers in various regions of Europe, to be followed by the production of a small series of Lotus 15-metre tedders in 2009. If all goes well, a series of 20-metre Lotus tedders may soon follow.

Again, Lely has succeeded in introducing a concept that really makes a difference to the future of agriculture.

Live Life Lely.